Heidi Klum, 52, Shares Rare Red Carpet Moment With Her Son Henry, 20, At The "Project Hail Mary" New York Premiere

Heidi Klum showed up to the "Project Hail Mary" red carpet with a man so tall and polished that at least one fan was convinced she had a new boyfriend. She didn't, but the mix-up makes a lot more sense once you see the photos.

The supermodel brought her son, Henry Samuel, to the March 18, 2026, New York premiere at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York City. Fans who hadn't seen Henry in a while did a double-take.

He barely resembles the boy who once trailed behind Heidi at basketball games and casual city outings.

From his striking resemblance to a very famous father to the bold new career path he's been building, the 20-year-old is stepping out of his parents' shadows, and the red carpet moment was just the latest proof.

Then and Now

For most of his childhood, Henry Samuel existed on the periphery of his mother's very public world. He was the kid in the stands at NBA games, the boy walking beside his parents through city streets, and a quiet presence during red carpet events.

That version of Henry is barely recognizable today. The photos tell the story better than words can — a boy who grew up quietly, and then suddenly, unmistakably, became a figure you can't ignore.

Style Runs in the Family

It's no accident that Henry carries himself the way he does. Growing up between a supermodel mother and a Grammy-winning father known for his own commanding presence, he had a front-row education in self-expression from the very beginning.

At the 2025 GQ Men of the Year Awards in Los Angeles in November, Henry spoke with People about how both parents shaped his relationship with fashion.

"When I was growing up, I was always evolving with my style and just figuring out my own look or just how I feel in different clothing, but that evolved over time. So they were just telling me like, 'Whatever makes you feel good, whatever can make you feel powerful, make you feel like whoever you want to feel,'" he explained.

Despite his own burgeoning career, Henry remains a fan of his parents' legendary work. He once cited his mom's Victoria's Secret era and his dad's tribute performance for Prince as his personal favorite career highlights.

From the Sidelines to Center Stage

Henry didn't ease into the fashion world — he opened a show. Back in January 2025, the then-19-year-old made his runway debut at the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 Show during Paris Fashion Week, stepping out in an all-black suit with a cutout in the back.

Heidi watched it all unfold and took straight to Instagram. "So proud of you Henry — Opening the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Show in Paris," she wrote.

Two months later, in March 2025, he landed his first magazine cover — a striking black-and-white shoot for Hunger magazine, shirtless beneath a dark patterned suit, titled "Fight Back."

Heidi didn't hold back there either. "The world is just beginning to see what I've always known — you are destined for greatness!" she wrote.

A Mother-Son Night Out

During the New York premiere of "Project Hail Mary," Henry arrived beside his mother, looking every bit the part.

He wore a light beige suit — loose-fitting jacket, wide-leg trousers — with a sheer brown-and-tan patterned shirt left open at the chest and a matching scarf draped around his neck.

Heidi, meanwhile, went for a crisp all-white suit with a deep V-neck structured top, wide sleeves, and high-waisted wide-leg trousers, finishing the look with metallic pointed shoes. Her long hair fell in soft waves with a clean center part.

The two were clearly coordinated, and standing side by side, the height difference between them was impossible to miss. Henry now towers over his supermodel mother.

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far

The premiere photos spread fast on social media, and the comments came faster. Fans were struck by how much Henry has grown — and how much he looks like both of his parents. But one observation kept coming up: "Henry is tall like his father."

"Son is so handsome, gets the best from both parents 😍🔥," one commenter wrote. "Her son is gorgeous. He looks like his dad and Heidi in a perfect blend. XXX," another added.

Others were just as effusive. Over on a separate post, fans called him "spectacular" and praised the mother-son duo, with one writing, "Heidi & Henry looking fabulous together 🔥❤️."

Not every comment landed as a compliment, though. One observer had a single-word verdict on his hair: "yikes."

The comment that sealed it came from a fan who wrote, "I thought that was Heidi's new BF! LoL! Time flies! So handsome, I see a little Seal in him. 🥰." Another summed it up simply: "Wow! He is such a great example of genetics colliding beautifully."

Henry Samuel is 20, runway-trained, magazine-covered, and now a red carpet regular. He is no longer just Heidi Klum's son — he is a force in his own right.